QUESTIONS ON BUDDHISM

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TEST WILL CONTAIN 5-10 QUESTIONS ON THE SELECTED TOPIC. TRY TO ANSWER MAXIMUM. FOR ANY QUERY PLEASE REFER TO COMMENT BOX.

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Question 1 of 12

1. Question

1.This ruler convened a Buddhist Council at Kashmir which eventually led to the recognition of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism. He is?

a) Ashoka b) Yavana
c) Kanishka d) Kumaragupta

b) yavana

c) Kanishka

d) Kumaragupta

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Question 2 of 12

2. Question

The Buddha taught that human life is full of suffering and Unhappiness, which is caused due to

a) Separation of matter with soul
b) Law of Karma
c) Constant cravings and desires

b) Law of Karma

c) Constant cravings and desires

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Question 3 of 12

3. Question

Following the middle way in everything which dilutes focus and energy
Which is CORRECT?
1. Buddha taught in the language of the ordinary people, Prakrit
2.The rules made for the Buddhist sangha were written down in a book called the Vinaya Pitaka

a) Only 1

b) only 2

c) 1 and 2

None

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Question 4 of 12

4. Question

4.Buddhism which was more popular in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia

(a) Theravada

Mahayana

c) Both

d) None

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Question 5 of 12

5. Question

5.Consider the following famous Chinese Buddhist pilgrims.
1. Fa Xian 2. I-Qing
3. Xuan Zang
Chronologically in what order they visited the Indian sub-continent?

A.123

B. 321

C. 231

D. 132

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Question 6 of 12

6. Question

6.Which of the following characteristic feature given below is clearly a distinction between Mahayana and Hinayana form of Buddhism?

a) Buddha was a Human being in Mahayana where as he is considered as god in Hinayana
b) Mahayana did not believe in idol worship
c) Buddha was considered as god in Mahayana sect where as he is just a human being in Hinayana
sect
d) None of the above

b) Mahayana did not believe in idol worship

c) Buddha was consider as good in Mahayana sect where as he is just a human being in Hinayana sect

d) None of the above

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Question 7 of 12

7. Question

7.Choose the correct match of holy place related to the life events of Buddha
1. Lumbini : Birth of Buddha.
2. Bodhgaya : Enlightenment of Buddha.
3. Sarnath : First sermon or Dhammachakraparivartan
4. Kushinagar : Death or mahaparinirvana
Codes:

a) All

b) 1 and 4 only

c)1,2 and 3

d) None

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Question 8 of 12

8. Question

8.Consider the following statements related to importance and influence of Buddhism:
1. Buddhism prescribed code of conduct for monks, which partially reflects a revolt against use of
money, private property and luxurious living.
2. Buddhism taught people not to take things for granted but to argue and judge them on merits.
3. The Brahmanical insistence on the sacredness of the cow, Sanctity of animal life, non-violence was
apparently derived from Buddhist teachings.
Choose incorrect codes:

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

None

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Question 9 of 12

9. Question

8.Choose the correct match of holy place related to the life events of Buddha
1. Lumbini : Birth of Buddha.
2. Bodhgaya : Enlightenment of Buddha.
3. Sarnath : First sermon or Dhammachakraparivartan
4. Kushinagar : Death or mahaparinirvana
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12. Question

12.Which of the following statements about third Buddhist council is/are true?
1. It was presided over by the elder Moggaliputta Tissa .
2. Its purpose was to settle the disputes arising out of rival claims to authority.
3. It was under the patronage of Asoka.
4. Its proceeding was conducted in Pali .
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